As Alzheimers disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure, finding effective preventative strategies could notably improve the quality of life for patients with diabetes, reducing the burden of both diseases on patients, families, and healthcare systems. Verna Porter, MD Xu said their next research steps will include investigating if the same is true for neurodegenerative and neurological diseases, as well as examining tirzepatide the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound which she said is a more potent GLP-1RA
GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a naturally occurring hormone involved in signaling fullness and controlling blood sugar levels
Microdosing is gaining popularity nowadays as this practice potentially reduces the risk of side effects and saves the cost of medication by extending the duration of medication use
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This gradual titration schedule helps minimize gastrointestinal side effects while allowing the body to adapt to the medication's effects
